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http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationBlogEngine.NET 2.9.1.0en-UShttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/opml.axdhttp://www.dotnetblogengine.net/syndication.axdMike MillerAlcohol Awareness Class Blog0.0000000.000000Teens Need MIP Class More Than Ever!<p><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Liftarn_Adult_and_child.svg/240px-Liftarn_Adult_and_child.svg.png" align="right">This is the third in a series of blogs looking at the importance of <b>minor in possession (MIP) classes</b> for our nation's youth. In the prior blogs, we discovered that children, 10 and under, understand how dangerous alcohol and drugs are, and were committed not to use them. However, we also saw the record number of adolescents using alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs. This is a &nbsp;sad reality!&nbsp;</p>
<p>To what do you attribute the use of alcohol and drugs among teens after those same kids vowed to never use them as children?</p>
<p>As onlinealcoholclass.com rolls out its Michigan MIP class, I speak directly to those in East Lansing, Ann Arbor and Detroit. What are you personally doing to keep your children from trying drugs and alcohol? </p>
<p>These days it isn't enough for a parent just to be a good role model. The sad reality is that the internet and their peers have a great influence and so parents must be proactive. Clearly defined expectations and ongoing communication is critical. Staying involved with your teenagers and getting to know their friends, their choices, their likes and dislikes. Knowing how they spend their time online and which sites they frequent. What social media are they involved in? </p>
<p>Since the internet is interactive it is different than television. So, teenagers are growing up in a different world. The internet is also changing so rapidly that it can be challenging to keep up. Especially, if you are not computer savvy. </p>
<p>This is why I encourage all parents to enroll themselves and their children ages 10 and up in onlinealcoholclass.com's Michigan MIP course. Here is a link. Take the course together and discuss the information. </p>
<p><a href="http://onlinealcoholclass.com/MinorInPossession/michigan">http://onlinealcoholclass.com/minorinpossession/michigan</a></p>
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mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/teens-need-mip-class-more-than-ever.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=ab5cfca1-bb36-4484-a5aa-4be56e1e9696Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:09:00 -0800minor in possession classMIP classstudent alcohol awarenessteen drinkingteen drug useunderage drinkingmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=ab5cfca1-bb36-4484-a5aa-4be56e1e96960http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=ab5cfca1-bb36-4484-a5aa-4be56e1e9696http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/teens-need-mip-class-more-than-ever.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=ab5cfca1-bb36-4484-a5aa-4be56e1e9696Onlinealcoholclass.com Keeping Michigan Youth Away From Booze<p><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/Children_in_a_classroom.jpg/320px-Children_in_a_classroom.jpg" align="right">Onlinealcoholclass.com is proud to present it's Minor In Possession class or MIP Class. </p>
<p>While the vast majority of those who sign up for onlinealcoholclass.com's Michigan MIP class are court-ordered to do so, it is quite often a proactive parent or teacher, who are vital in getting a teenager to take our course. </p>
<p>Teens are using alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs in record numbers now. Marijuana use is rampant, so it is cleat that the anti-alcohol and anti-drug message is not getting across.</p>
<p>However, if you dive one level deeper, looking at youth under the age of 10, you realize that there is a very strong anti-alcohol and anti-drug message. As a counselor for both in-class and online alcohol classes, I am a regular speaker at schools around the country. At a recent speech for third graders, I knew the message was coming through loud and clear when every student said that alcohol was bad for them and they were never going to drink. This bought be great joy. </p>
<p>The message is out there, but somewhere between middle school and high school, it gets lost and ignored. Why do you think that is? Your input is important to us. </p>
<p>If you would like more information on any of our classes, please contact us by clicking the link below. </p>
<p><a href="http://onlinealcoholclass.com/MinorInPossession/michigan">http://onlinealcoholclass.com/minorinpossession/michigan</a></p>
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mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/onlinealcoholclass-com-keeping-michigan-youth-away-from-booze.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=c2151ffd-3d37-41c9-ac15-4f0b74891a37Sat, 11 Oct 2014 12:09:00 -08008 Hour Minor in Possession ClassMinor In Possessionminor in possession classteen drug useunderage drinkingmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=c2151ffd-3d37-41c9-ac15-4f0b74891a370http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=c2151ffd-3d37-41c9-ac15-4f0b74891a37http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/onlinealcoholclass-com-keeping-michigan-youth-away-from-booze.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=c2151ffd-3d37-41c9-ac15-4f0b74891a37Michigan MIP Class Can Help Kids Off Drugs<p>We are so happy to announce our minor in possession (MIP) class here at onlinedrugclass.com. There are two primary ways we can help keep our beautiful youth stay away from drugs - strong parental influence and drug education classes.</p>
<p>Let's start with the most important thing - parental guidance. Keeping your children off of drugs begins at home. Role modeling good behavior in our internet culture is not enough. The internet portal is very powerful and other factors such as good communication, clear expectations, and being involved with your teenagers and their friends are very helpful. Parents need to teach their teenagers how to "feel good" without using alcohol. They need to discuss how to say "no" to friends and how to avoid situations where they feel pressure. Teenagers live in a different world and it's important for parents to be tuned into that world. Know who your children hang out with. Get savvy with the internet so you know what they are being influenced by online. Have regular discussions about using drugs including prescription drugs which are very problematic these days. Discuss their need to be stimulated and teach them how to be "quiet" without all the input. </p>
<p>If you take or use drugs, it will be a double standard and in their eyes, a free pass. Teenagers have a watchful eye but tend to take extra risks. </p>
<p>The second form of drug prevention occurs outside the home - in drug awareness and MIP classes. These classes reinforce the message from the home with solid information as to the dangers of drug use and abuse. The goal is to discourage our children from experimenting with drugs in the first place. The classes are a good way to open the communication between you and your teenager. Be proactive while they are still open to your influence or they will take a class simply to appease you. </p>
<p>If you or someone you care about has a problem with drugs, seek help. If you prefer to maintain anonymity take an online MIP class. Just follow the link below or contact us with any questions. </p>
<p><a href="http://onlinealcoholclass.com/MinorInPossession/michigan">http://onlinealcoholclass.com/MinorInPossession/michigan</a><br></p>
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mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/michigan-mip-class-can-help-kids-off-drugs.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=3c0c69a4-d039-42a3-8d6c-0ca127c25911Wed, 01 Oct 2014 12:09:00 -0800Michigan Alcohol Awarenessminor in possession classMIP classteen drinkingteen drug useunderage drinkingmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=3c0c69a4-d039-42a3-8d6c-0ca127c259110http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=3c0c69a4-d039-42a3-8d6c-0ca127c25911http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/michigan-mip-class-can-help-kids-off-drugs.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=3c0c69a4-d039-42a3-8d6c-0ca127c25911Onlinedrugclass.com Announces Michigan MIP Class<p><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/Laptop_synthesizer_3.jpg/240px-Laptop_synthesizer_3.jpg" align="right">As a recovering addict and a man dedicated to preventing others from becoming addicted to drugs, I am pleased to announce that onlinedrugclass.com is officially launching its <strong>new Michigan minor in possession (MIP) class</strong>.</p>
<p>Drugs ruin lives. As the educational director for drug classes, I see many examples of our nation's youth missing amazing opportunities and changing the course of their lives as a result of problems with drugs and alcohol. Our children are used to being overstimulated so using drugs and alcohol is a boost when they feel bored. </p>
<p>Drug use starts out innocently enough. They are with their friends, so it must be safe. Teenagers are naturally programmed to take risks and peer acceptance is extremely important. Many of the drugs are highly addictive but seem mild making it easy for them to keep using. </p>
<p>it is deeply painful and devastating to watch a young spirit with so much potential throwing it all away because they are in a bind with drugs.</p>
<p>What can we do to keep our children from becoming addicted to drugs? The obvious answer is to help them understand that trying drugs (innocently) IS a lot riskier than it seems. <strong>Nobody experiments with a drug thinking they will get addicted.</strong></p>
<p>There are two main avenues we use to help get the message across - drug education classes and parental guidance. Both of these elements are <em>absolutely crucial</em> if we are to succeed. Both issues will be discussed in subsequent blog entries. </p>
<p>I also would appreciate any comments or experiences you have. I have attached a link to the new MIP class at onlinedrugclass.com. Please contact us with any questions or comments. </p>
<p><a href="http://onlinealcoholclass.com/MinorInPossession/michigan">https://www.onlinedrugclass.com/mipclass/michigan</a></p>
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mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/onlinedrugclass-com-announces-michigan-mip-class.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=93cf1bc2-9c65-4573-b935-c861c6a9a848Sun, 21 Sep 2014 11:09:00 -0800Maine Alcohol AwarenessMinor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classteen drug useunderage drinkingmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=93cf1bc2-9c65-4573-b935-c861c6a9a8480http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=93cf1bc2-9c65-4573-b935-c861c6a9a848http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/onlinedrugclass-com-announces-michigan-mip-class.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=93cf1bc2-9c65-4573-b935-c861c6a9a848Will California MIP Class Help Teen with 7 Felony DUIs?<p>You want to talk about royally screwing up your life. How can a teenager possibly have 7 felony driving under the influence violations? It is true &ndash; a California teenager has been charged with 7 felony DUIs after a deadly crash in Nevada.</p>
<p>Five people were killed in the crash, which occurred on Interstate 15 about 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas, and another two were injured. J As reported in <a href="http://www.inquisitr.com/613362/teen-charged-with-7-felony-duis-after-deadly-crash/" rel="nofollow">www.inquisitr.com</a>.</p>
<p>The driver, Jean Ervin Soriano managed to escape the crash with his life but he is now being charged with 7 felony DUIs. Soriano also faces two misdemeanors for driving without a license and failure to decrease speed.</p>
<p>Would it surprise you to know that Soriano was a fugitive at the time of the crash, having just escaped the Youth Guidance Center in Santa Ana, California, on March 1? The Guidance Center is a facility that treats young drug and alcohol abusers.</p>
<p>The 18-year-old Soriano is currently being held on $3.5 million bond after he and another passenger rear-ended a van which flipped over and five of the seven people inside, including a 13-year-old girl, were killed.</p>
<p>There was no doubt Soriano had been drinking as police found empty beer cans in Soriano&rsquo;s car and the teenager reportedly told police that he was the one who had been driving. Soriano had a blood alcohol level of .12 at the time of the crash.</p>
<p>What a tragic waste of life. I would like to think that Soriano could lead a productive life after taking an <a href="http://onlinealcoholclass.com/Minor-In-Possession-Laws/California">California online MIP course</a>, but who could overcome killing so many innocent people.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Will-California-MIP-Class-Help-Teen-with-7-Felony-DUIs.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Will-California-MIP-Class-Help-Teen-with-7-Felony-DUIs.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=ad9aab75-f284-429e-8733-c14c95c0cf34Thu, 09 May 2013 08:02:00 -0800Minor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=ad9aab75-f284-429e-8733-c14c95c0cf3412http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=ad9aab75-f284-429e-8733-c14c95c0cf34http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Will-California-MIP-Class-Help-Teen-with-7-Felony-DUIs.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=ad9aab75-f284-429e-8733-c14c95c0cf34Youth Need MIP Classes to Keep Them From Experimentation<p>There is no doubt kids understand and believe that drugs and alcohol are dangerous and that you should say no to both. Somehow, from the time they are really young &ndash; under 11 or so, as they change, their willingness to experiment with alcohol and other drugs comes alive.</p>
<p>The experimentation can begin earlier but the primary ages are 13-17. Then from the ages of 18 to 25, substance abuse occurs. This is due in part because of a period of freedom and lack of concrete obligations. As reported in <a href="http://www.dukechronicle.com/articles/2013/03/22/psychologist-jeffrey-arnett-relates-emerging-adulthood-substance-abuse" rel="nofollow">www.dukechronicle.com</a>.</p>
<p>If we have them set with concrete obligations &ndash; like athletics, politics, employment or social services do you think this would help?</p>
<p>The period between the ages of 18 to 29 is commonly referred to as emerging adulthood. Psychologists have determined that five things can distinguish and dictate the decisions a person makes about substance use. These include identity exploration, instability, self-focusing, feeling in-between and anticipating the possibilities that will determine the outcome of the rest of life.</p>
<p>Partly it is to have stories to tell friends about &ldquo;extreme&rdquo; behavior. From risky sports to drugs. Partly it is to fit in with their friends who are doing drugs.</p>
<p>Binge drinking peaks from the ages of 18 to 22, but this age group also shows a tendency to abuse drugs too. At that age, people tend to focus on developing themselves and experimenting with their identity before becoming responsible for others.</p>
<p>Despite their use and abuse of alcohol and drugs, especially prescription meds, it is crazy that an amazing 89% of this surveyed in a recent poll, believe they will get everything they want out of life. Is that youthful optimism or the drugs talking? Maybe it is low expectations.</p>
<p>I would like to see our public school system mandate <a href="http://onlinealcoholclass.com/Home/Minor-In-Possession">drug education classes for all middle school and high school students</a>. If we can keep them from experimenting with drugs and alcohol, maybe 89% will be able to get everything they want in life.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Youth-Need-MIP-Classes-to-Keep-Them-From-Experimentation.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Youth-Need-MIP-Classes-to-Keep-Them-From-Experimentation.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=ef4521ad-0369-4540-91db-09dc0d0959c5Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:38:00 -0800Minor In Possessionminor in possession classmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=ef4521ad-0369-4540-91db-09dc0d0959c52http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=ef4521ad-0369-4540-91db-09dc0d0959c5http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Youth-Need-MIP-Classes-to-Keep-Them-From-Experimentation.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=ef4521ad-0369-4540-91db-09dc0d0959c5MIP Class Could Help Save Your GPA<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1b/Report_Card.jpg/320px-Report_Card.jpg" alt="" align="right" />How can a <a href="http://onlinealcoholclass.com/Home/Minor-In-Possession">MIP class</a> save your grade point average? Students may not realize it, but alcohol, that if excessively used, can have a negative impact on performance.</p>
<p>Alcohol affects the body for more than the few moments of inebriation. Ask anyone trying to recover from a hangover. As reported in <a href="http://www.westernherald.com/news/alcohol-affects-students-academic-performance-health/" rel="nofollow">www.westernherald.com</a>.</p>
<p>One of the most interesting &ndash; and useful &ndash; statistics I often cite is how long our bodies take to recover from a night of drinking. Any night that students have five or more drinks, it takes their bodies three full days to recover.</p>
<p>A heavy night of drinking will affect a number of functions, including the ability to get a restful night&rsquo;s sleep, the abilities to concentrate, solve problems, pay attention, think critically and form memories, all of which are important skills for being a college student, especially when it comes to studying.</p>
<p>Alcohol most-certainly does not help you sleep &ndash; despite being able to pass out quickly and sleep through your alarm clock. The alcohol circulating in your body doesn&rsquo;t allow you to get into the deeper, more restorative sleep cycles.</p>
<p>It takes about five days to recover if you were to drink two nights in a row. She recommends that if students find themselves in a cycle like this, they should take some time off from drinking and pay attention to how they feel in class, when they wake up in the morning.</p>
<p>So take a <a href="http://onlinealcoholclass.com/Home/Minor-In-Possession">Minor in Possession of Alcohol class</a> and save your body and your GPA.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/MIP-Class-Could-Help-Save-Your-GPA.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/MIP-Class-Could-Help-Save-Your-GPA.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=a83ace1d-a056-488a-8c99-e00023a1cd0cSun, 23 Dec 2012 15:42:00 -0800Minor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=a83ace1d-a056-488a-8c99-e00023a1cd0c0http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=a83ace1d-a056-488a-8c99-e00023a1cd0chttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/MIP-Class-Could-Help-Save-Your-GPA.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=a83ace1d-a056-488a-8c99-e00023a1cd0cFermented Tea Could Spike Debate for MIP Class in Elementary Schools<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e9/Tea_Cup.jpg" alt="" align="right" />I&rsquo;m not sure who needs the alcohol class here. Is it the parents who packed their young one&rsquo;s lunch with fermented tea? Is it the youth who drank the tea? Or is it school administrators who are making a big deal about? I will ask you to judge for yourself.</p>
<p>The incident occurred in Orange County, California. The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has a hard-line policy against alcohol It will now re-examine that policy after an 11-year-old student brought to school a bottle of kombucha tea containing a tiny amount of alcohol. As reported in <a href="http://www.ocregister.com/articles/alcohol-374907-kombucha-school.html" rel="nofollow">www.ocregister.com</a>.</p>
<p>The boy, a seventh-grader, originally got in hot water for having a glass bottle in his lunchbox, then his situation got worse when school officials noticed that the label on the bottle of fermented tea said it contained less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume. District policy states that anyone who possesses products with even trace amounts of alcohol could be subject to discipline.</p>
<p>The boy was told that the consequences of possessing alcohol could include a referral to a program to treat youth substance abuse. The vice principal initially recommended a five-day suspension, but officials later decided against any such punishment.</p>
<p>What do you think of this? Much ado about nothing, right?</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Fermented-Tea-Could-Spike-Debate-for-MIP-Class-in-Elementary-Schools.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Fermented-Tea-Could-Spike-Debate-for-MIP-Class-in-Elementary-Schools.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=09346c7b-4bb3-42d5-88d4-45b9e6005fcfSun, 25 Nov 2012 16:31:00 -0800Minor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=09346c7b-4bb3-42d5-88d4-45b9e6005fcf193http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=09346c7b-4bb3-42d5-88d4-45b9e6005fcfhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Fermented-Tea-Could-Spike-Debate-for-MIP-Class-in-Elementary-Schools.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=09346c7b-4bb3-42d5-88d4-45b9e6005fcfHow Badly Do Scots Need Alcohol Classes?<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Highlander-kilt.jpg/152px-Highlander-kilt.jpg" alt="" align="right" />Most Americans have heard the term &ldquo;drinking like an Irishmen.&rdquo; Of course, the Irish are renowned for their capacity to drink booze. Heck, in the town of Dingle there is one pub for every 100 residents!</p>
<p>But its neighbor, Scotland, also has a reputation for heavy drinking. A recent report claims that alcohol causes for than $1500 in financial damage per person!</p>
<p>While the entire country appears to be suffering from severe alcohol-related drinking problems, the capital, Glasgow, is the worst. Alcohol-related harm in Glasgow cost &pound;364.79 million in 2010-11.</p>
<p>The total includes the financial impact on the health service in the city, the cost of crime, providing social care and also the loss of productive capacity caused by drink.</p>
<p>When including other wider social costs the total almost doubles!</p>
<p>The research showed the overall cost of alcohol misuse across the country was &pound;3.6 billion a year.</p>
<p>Before you smile and say that is their problem and that it isn&rsquo;t so bad here in the USA, think again. Alcohol-related issues cost local and federal municipalities billions of dollars per year.</p>
<p>So what is the answer? On both sides of the Atlantic we need more alcohol education classes and greater control over the sale and consumption of booze. Most importantly are <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/Home/Minor-In-Possession">alcohol classes directed at youth</a> to keep them from ever beginning the bad habit.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/How-Badly-Do-Scots-Need-Alcohol-Classes.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/How-Badly-Do-Scots-Need-Alcohol-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=d8cb30a3-b822-4ff7-a1d0-35126b3375deThu, 01 Nov 2012 07:40:00 -0800alcohol awareness classMinor In Possessionminor in possession classmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=d8cb30a3-b822-4ff7-a1d0-35126b3375de1http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=d8cb30a3-b822-4ff7-a1d0-35126b3375dehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/How-Badly-Do-Scots-Need-Alcohol-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=d8cb30a3-b822-4ff7-a1d0-35126b3375deButt-Chugger Needs an Tennessee Alcohol Class<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Tscaz_olkrus_ubt.jpeg/320px-Tscaz_olkrus_ubt.jpeg" alt="" align="right" />Just how dumb can college students be? It would seem there are no bounds!</p>
<p>Anyone who has ever been on a college campus or watched the movie &ldquo;Animal House&rdquo; knows that heavy alcohol consumption and binge drinking are a regular part of college life. But this University of Tennessee student took it to a whole new level of stupidity. As reported in <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2210773/UT-frat-pi-kappa-alpha-suspended-2015-student-Alexander-Broughton-suffers-alcohol-enema.html" rel="nofollow">www.dailymail.co.uk</a>.</p>
<p>Have you ever heard of butt-chugging?</p>
<p>Alexander Broughton almost died after undergoing a so-called alcohol enema. As a result his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, has been suspended until 2015.</p>
<p>As embarrassing as it is, it is no surprise that the 20-year-old Broughton has denied that that he received an alcohol enema.</p>
<p>When he was &ldquo;delivered&rdquo; to the emergency room his blood alcohol level was measured at 0.448 per cent &mdash; nearly six times the intoxication that defines drunken driving in the state. Injuries to his rectum led hospital officials to fear he had been sodomized.</p>
<p>One of his frat brothers admitted to police that the injuries had been caused by an alcohol enema, known among students as 'butt chugging.'</p>
<p>The frat was using rubber tubing inserted into the anus to administer infusions of alcohol. Because of the thin lining in the rectum, the alcohol absorbs immediately into the blood stream which obviously, is extremely dangerous.</p>
<p>Although not confirmed it appears he was &ldquo;consuming&rdquo; Franzia Sunset Blush wine.</p>
<p>Adding insult to injury Broughton also lost control of his bowels and defecated on himself.</p>
<p>Once again college students show no boundaries when it comes to idiotic drinking behavior! <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/Alcohol-Awareness-Classes/Tennessee">Could&nbsp;Tennessee alcohol classes help?</a></p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Butt-Chugger-Needs-an-Tennessee-Alcohol-Class.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Butt-Chugger-Needs-an-Tennessee-Alcohol-Class.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=cd0c6001-fdfe-47ff-a7ad-eae5f713057aSat, 20 Oct 2012 07:34:00 -0800college drinkingMinor In Possessionminor in possession classunderage drinkingmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=cd0c6001-fdfe-47ff-a7ad-eae5f713057a0http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=cd0c6001-fdfe-47ff-a7ad-eae5f713057ahttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Butt-Chugger-Needs-an-Tennessee-Alcohol-Class.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=cd0c6001-fdfe-47ff-a7ad-eae5f713057aCollege Students Need 10 Hour Alcohol Class More Now Than Ever<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Drunk_woman_vomits.jpg/180px-Drunk_woman_vomits.jpg" alt="" align="right" />Just how bad is the alcohol on college campuses? I was in college more than 20 years ago and it was certainly pretty bad back then. As a counselor for both in-class and online alcohol classes I have many <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/Home/Minor-In-Possession">students in my MIP classes</a> who attest to how much alcohol is consumed by many college students.</p>
<p>Here are some very disturbing facts. More than 40% of college students engage in binge drinking regularly. This means they do not drink to lighten the mood or release a few inhibitions &ndash; they are drinking to get totally wasted! As reported in www.onlineuniversities.com.</p>
<p>Before you start thinking that they are just young and stupid and this is not really dangerous, keep in mind that almost 2,000 college students die each year due to alcohol-related issues. Do you think they would drink to excess if they knew that almost 2,000 would contract the AIDS virus from drinking? I bet that would deter quite a few.</p>
<p>On top of all this, more than 50% of all alcohol consumed by college students occurs as part of binge drinking episodes. If we cannot stop kids from drinking on campus can we at least encourage them not to binge drink? If so, just how do we go about this? I welcome your input.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/College-Students-Need-10-Hour-Alcohol-Class-More-Now-Than-Ever.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/College-Students-Need-10-Hour-Alcohol-Class-More-Now-Than-Ever.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=cf28fb7f-1b21-44b2-855f-5b295b54f875Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:49:00 -080010 Hour Alcohol Awareness ClassBinge DrinkingMinor In Possessionminor in possession classunderage drinkingmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=cf28fb7f-1b21-44b2-855f-5b295b54f8750http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=cf28fb7f-1b21-44b2-855f-5b295b54f875http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/College-Students-Need-10-Hour-Alcohol-Class-More-Now-Than-Ever.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=cf28fb7f-1b21-44b2-855f-5b295b54f875Underage Alcohol Classes Help With Binge Drinking<p>This is the 8th in a series of blog entries addressing binge drinking among college students. We have reached the phase of the discussion where we look at motivators. More directly &ndash; why &ndash; despite all the information about the negative consequences associated with alcohol use &ndash; do college students continue to drink to excess in mass numbers?</p>
<p>In the previous blog entry I asserted that the primary motivating factor for alcohol use in college was to enrich the social experience. As reported in <a href="http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2012/08/28/study-college-binge-drinkers-happier-than-sober-students/" rel="nofollow">atlanta.cbslocal.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Mindset and Habit</strong></p>
<p>Alcohol has become as big a part of college life as textbooks and football games. It pervades college social life.</p>
<p>They engage in binge drinking despite knowing that possible negative consequences include addiction, poor academic performance, violence, drunk driving, suicide, sexually transmitted diseases &ndash; the list is so long of what&rsquo;s linked to alcohol abuse, especially in the late teens and early 20s.</p>
<p>The expectations of a college experience centered around alcohol have made class after incoming class of college freshmen see drinking as an unavoidable part of higher education.</p>
<p>Most kids don&rsquo;t realize they&rsquo;re drinking as many drinks as they are. The red Solo cups, a college party staple, have enough room for the equivalent of multiple drinks. It&rsquo;s very easy to binge drink, particularly going into social situations where someone is trying to fit in.</p>
<p>So, what is the answer? How can we get college students to decide not to binge drink? Alcohol classes are one possible solution. They key remains getting kids to completely abstain from alcohol. How to do that is the million-dollar question.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Underage-Alcohol-Classes-Help-With-Binge-Drinking.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Underage-Alcohol-Classes-Help-With-Binge-Drinking.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=4c22f6f5-53ce-4e88-a933-0e7c7680a402Sun, 14 Oct 2012 08:09:00 -0800Binge DrinkingMinor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classunderage drinkingmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=4c22f6f5-53ce-4e88-a933-0e7c7680a40219http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=4c22f6f5-53ce-4e88-a933-0e7c7680a402http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Underage-Alcohol-Classes-Help-With-Binge-Drinking.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=4c22f6f5-53ce-4e88-a933-0e7c7680a402Binge Drinking on Campus Creates Need for Online Alcohol Class<p>This is the seventh in a series of blog entries exploring the problem of binge drinking on American college campuses. We examined even the possibility of making all campuses dry. We have discussed all of the negative consequences associated with binge drinking including the fact that for most students it is illegal and can get them into trouble with the law.</p>
<p>This blog entry will try to answer this question: why, despite the knowledge of the possible negative consequences, including trouble with the law, do college students persist in not only drinking alcohol, but binge drinking regularly?</p>
<p>As a counselor for both in-class and online alcohol classes, with extensive knowledge on the subject as well as through years of counseling students, the reason is quite obvious &ndash; to enrich their social lives!</p>
<p>Let&rsquo;s face it, teenagers are nothing if not totally self-absorbed. For the vast majority of us, the time between middle school and college our social lives and fitting are one of the most important thing in our lives.</p>
<p><strong>Mindset and Habit</strong></p>
<p>Whether you like it or not, alcohol consumption on college campuses has become the mind set in this country. One of the things many students look forward to is the chance to party. Drinking has become as much a part of college life as the library and textbooks.</p>
<p>The following blog entry will look at how alcohol use enriches social life in college and what can be done to at least curb binge drinking.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Binge-Drinking-on-Campus-Creates-Need-for-Online-Alcohol-Class.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Binge-Drinking-on-Campus-Creates-Need-for-Online-Alcohol-Class.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=cd45641e-d6e9-45d0-8a90-16a9335c6432Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:57:00 -0800Binge Drinkingcollege drinkingMinor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=cd45641e-d6e9-45d0-8a90-16a9335c6432646http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=cd45641e-d6e9-45d0-8a90-16a9335c6432http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Binge-Drinking-on-Campus-Creates-Need-for-Online-Alcohol-Class.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=cd45641e-d6e9-45d0-8a90-16a9335c6432Just How Badly Do Our Teens Need MIP Classes?<p>If you have a teenager or even a pre-teen you know how prevalent alcohol and drugs are in our school system. You must be afraid of all of the negative influences and poor decisions that abound our children.</p>
<p>Have you ever asked your teen how he perceives the pressures they encounter day to day? As reported in <a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2012/0822/Almost-1-in-5-teens-smokes-or-uses-drugs-at-school-US-students-report/(page)/2" rel="nofollow">www.csmonitor.com</a>.</p>
<p>Four out of every 10 teens have consumed alcohol in the past 30 days. In addition, 23 percent of students say they used marijuana, 6.8 percent used cocaine, 11.4 percent used inhalants, 2.9 percent used heroin, and 3.8 percent used methamphetamines within 30 days.</p>
<p>Don&rsquo;t think your teen is safe in campus either! In looking at trends of the prevalence of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drug use on school property, 5 percent of students have used alcohol and tobacco on campus, 6 percent have smoked marijuana, and 26 percent were offered, sold, or given an illegal drug.</p>
<p>Part of the problem undoubtedly is social media. Peer pressure via social networking websites such as Facebook and MySpace.</p>
<p>Students who attend "drug-infected" schools are more likely to see on social networking sites pictures of their classmates getting drunk, passing out, or using drugs, and 45 percent of students (10.9 million) have seen these types of pictures online.</p>
<p>Of those students who have seen partying pictures, 75 percent say the pictures encourage other students to engage in that behavior and 47 percent say the party scene looks like fun.</p>
<p>The best remedy for this is parental involvement. Make sure as a parent you are a good role model for your child. Make sure your child knows your stance against using drugs, alcohol or tobacco. Perhaps even take an online alcohol class or an online drug class with your child.</p>
<p>Our children are our future. Let&rsquo;s not drink away or smoke away our future!</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Just-How-Badly-Do-Our-Teens-Need-MIP-Classes.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Just-How-Badly-Do-Our-Teens-Need-MIP-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=99fa2a29-9d9d-404d-b25a-61d92b19e9d0Sat, 06 Oct 2012 07:51:00 -0800Minor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=99fa2a29-9d9d-404d-b25a-61d92b19e9d0104http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=99fa2a29-9d9d-404d-b25a-61d92b19e9d0http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Just-How-Badly-Do-Our-Teens-Need-MIP-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=99fa2a29-9d9d-404d-b25a-61d92b19e9d0Binge Drinking Proves Need for Alcohol Classes<p>This is the fourth in a series of blogs addressing the problem of binge drinking on America&rsquo;s college campuses. In our last entry we asked you to get ready for a deep perspective on alcohol&rsquo;s role in college life. We asked you to think about if not only binge drinking should be outlawed on campus but all alcohol as well!</p>
<p>Time to put on your thinking caps. Did you think of any good reasons to ban alcohol on college campuses?</p>
<p>I for one, will never know what getting through college completely sober is like. My alcohol use progressed with each year on campus and by my last semester I was getting drunk three or more times per week.</p>
<p>For many drinking alcohol is as regular a part of campus life as going to class, studying in the library or rooting for the football team. It is an expectation students have when they arrive. The entire student mindset is they are going to be drinking a lot, and not surprisingly, they do.</p>
<p>How do we get this mindset out of incoming freshmen? It would be eliminated if all campuses were dry. Do you think this would improve the college experience? It wouldn&rsquo;t ruin it, that is for sure.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Binge-Drinking-Proves-Need-for-Alcohol-Classes.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Binge-Drinking-Proves-Need-for-Alcohol-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=a773b32c-02d6-44a6-8c05-78617b5a87edWed, 03 Oct 2012 07:48:00 -0800Binge DrinkingMinor In Possessionminor in possession classstudent alcohol awarenessmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=a773b32c-02d6-44a6-8c05-78617b5a87ed0http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=a773b32c-02d6-44a6-8c05-78617b5a87edhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Binge-Drinking-Proves-Need-for-Alcohol-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=a773b32c-02d6-44a6-8c05-78617b5a87edAtlanta College Freshmen Need Georgia MIP Classes<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Fettes_College,_Edinburgh.jpg/180px-Fettes_College,_Edinburgh.jpg" alt="" align="right" />This is the fifth in a series of blogs discussing the issue of binge drinking generally, and its abuse on college campuses throughout the country. Did you go to college? Did you live ion campus? If so I guaranty you or someone you knew binge drank.</p>
<p>In previous blogs we discussed the possible merits of making all American campuses dry. Yes, that means banning booze in all forms. We also looked at the possibility of universities cracking down on all underage drinking, so those over 21 would be free to drink responsibly. As reported in <a href="http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2012/08/28/study-college-binge-drinkers-happier-than-sober-students/" rel="nofollow">atlanta.cbslocal.com</a>.</p>
<p>Is it even possible to change the social dynamic of college life by taking alcohol out of the picture? Would students flock to other drugs like marijuana or ones that are even easier to hide like pills?</p>
<p>What do you think should be done about binge drinking on college campuses? As a parent are you worried about your child engaging in this dangerous activity.</p>
<p>In my last class I had a parent whose 20-year-old had been recently hospitalized after alcohol poisoning at his frat house. <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/MIP-Classes/Georgia">He also has had Georgia DUI and MIP violations.</a> His parents have both quit drinking in an effort to support their child. They would welcome banning booze on campus.</p>
<p><strong>What do you think?</strong></p>
<p>Hsu told <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/MIP-Classes/Georgia/Atlanta">CBS Atlanta</a> in an email that researchers involved wanted to specifically focus on the motivation for a student to drink unsafe amounts of alcohol despite knowledge of its harmful effects.</p>
<p>&ldquo;There are a lot of alcohol education programs in the U.S., and students are aware that [there are] negative consequences to binge drinking &hellip; like being at higher risk for sexual assault, violence, drunk driving, future alcohol dependency,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;They know that they can get in trouble with school authorities and with the law. If they persist in binge drinking despite this, they must be some kind of other positive motivation for doing so.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Monica Swahn, a professor at the Institute of Public Health at Georgia State University, was alarmed by the findings and their allusion to a dichotomy between student knowledge of the negative effects of drinking and the desire to enrich their social lives. &ldquo;These findings make me distressed as a public health professional, especially knowing that binge drinking is associated with so many adverse consequences,&rdquo; she said to CBS Atlanta. &ldquo;Addiction, poor academic performance, violence, drunk driving, suicide, sexually transmitted diseases &ndash; the list is so long of what&rsquo;s linked to alcohol abuse, especially in the late teens and early 20s.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Steven Liga, director of the Middlesex County, N.J. chapter of the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence, noted to CBS Atlanta that expectations of a college experience centered around alcohol have made class after incoming class of college freshmen see drinking as an unavoidable part of higher education.</p>
<p>&ldquo;They think drinking is part of the culture &ndash; what they&rsquo;re supposed to do. They start out doing that because everybody else started to do that at the same time,&rdquo; he said, noting that the shared experience creates a feeling of community. &ldquo;They feel a part of something, especially coming in as a freshman in a new place. It&rsquo;s easy not to feel a part of something, so they gravitate to it. Freshman [gravitate] toward a drinking party. It&rsquo;s an equalizer. Everyone is new, and social inhibitions &ndash; that feeling that you don&rsquo;t belong &ndash; disappear.&rdquo;</p>
<p>These expectations also lead to feelings of pressure regarding binge drinking. &ldquo;At the end of the survey, students were given an open comment box and could whatever they wanted. &hellip; [Q]uite a number wrote that they did not want to binge drink,&rdquo; Hsu recalled. &ldquo;But they felt pressured to do so because &lsquo;everyone&rsquo; &hellip; does on campus. At the same time, they would associate binge drinking with high status, saying that rich, white kids in fraternities were the ones to drink.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Liga noted that, while the frequency of such binge drinking incidents may not necessarily be increasing, the level of consumption is all the same in danger of rising.</p>
<p>&ldquo;What people are hearing about are more and more cases of extreme drinking,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not just four or five drinks several times a month &ndash; it&rsquo;s, &lsquo;Let&rsquo;s see how many [drinks] I can do in a short amount of time.&rsquo; That&rsquo;s where the funnels come in, and beer pong.&rdquo;</p>
<p>That mentality, combined with a lack of student knowledge regarding what they are drinking &ndash; and how much of it &ndash; could lead to serious problems with binge drinking.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Most kids don&rsquo;t realize they&rsquo;re drinking as many drinks as they are,&rdquo; he said, adding that red Solo cups, a college party staple, have enough room for the equivalent of multiple drinks. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s very easy to binge drink, particularly going into social situations where someone is trying to fit in.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Hsu mentioned that the objective of the study was to delve into why students engage in behavior they know to be risky, and found that the main differences were between what she called &ldquo;subjective&rdquo; or temporary happiness and &ldquo;objective well-being.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;Binge drinking is objectively bad, a dangerous and self-destructive behavior. In our study, students who binge drank often missed class because they were hung over, or felt hung over in class. They put themselves at risk for sexual assault and harassment,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;On the campus where the study was conducted, students have been suspended, expelled, arrested, physically harmed, and even killed as a result of intoxication. Studies show that students who binge drink are at risk of becoming alcoholics for the rest of their lives.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Swahn asserted that these studies highlight the importance of discouraging drinking activity in minors for as long as possible.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Addiction, poor academic performance, violence, drunk driving, suicide, sexually transmitted diseases &ndash; the list is so long of what&rsquo;s linked to alcohol abuse, especially in the late teens and early 20&prime;s,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s about trying to figure out how to delay the age at which they drink &hellip; to delay alcohol use as long as possible.&rdquo;</p>
<p>And for Liga, who works in an organization geared toward addiction prevention, the emphasis falls on how to break the stigma of drinking as an integral part of the college experience.</p>
<p>Consistently scheduled activities that offer legitimately fun opportunities for students interested in sobriety are one part of the potential solution.</p>
<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s important for people not to just give up on colleges &ndash; to not simply say, &lsquo;There&rsquo;s going to be tons of dangers drinking and there&rsquo;s nothing we can do about it.&rsquo; We know that&rsquo;s not true,&rdquo; Liga observed. &ldquo;Part of that [solution] is going to be the way the school handles drinking infractions, whether they are being proactive or not regarding interventions with students when they see problems developing and doing something about it early.&rdquo; Swahn agreed, while additionally pointing out the influence of one crucial unit &ndash; family.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Atlanta-College-Freshmen-Need-Georgia-MIP-Classes.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Atlanta-College-Freshmen-Need-Georgia-MIP-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=a306fdf6-fd7f-4e36-ae14-e886a3869ab7Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:06:00 -08008 Hour Minor in Possession ClassMinor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=a306fdf6-fd7f-4e36-ae14-e886a3869ab7101http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=a306fdf6-fd7f-4e36-ae14-e886a3869ab7http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Atlanta-College-Freshmen-Need-Georgia-MIP-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=a306fdf6-fd7f-4e36-ae14-e886a3869ab7College Freshmen Need MIP Classes<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Student_Orientation.jpg/320px-Student_Orientation.jpg" alt="" align="right" />Are binge-drinking college students happier than sober ones? I had a roommate who was a teetotaler. He certainly seemed miserable all of the time, while the other four of binge drank numerous times per week.</p>
<p>Given my limited personal experience I am not surprised by the recent finding that college students who engage in habitual binge drinking are more socially satisfied than those who do not. As reported in <a href="http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2012/08/28/study-college-binge-drinkers-happier-than-sober-students/" rel="nofollow">atlanta.cbslocal.com</a>.</p>
<p>It does not surprise me because college is a very difficult time socially for both men and women. The pressure to succeed academically and have an active social life can be terrifying. Alcohol certainly helps lubricate the inhibitions for social activities.</p>
<p>Binge drinking is commonly defined as the consumption of four or more drinks in one sitting for women and five or more in one sitting for men.</p>
<p>The scary but true fact is that binge drinking has become the center of social life on many college and university campuses.</p>
<p>National surveys reveal that about 40 percent of college students binge drink and that about half of college students believe that the major purpose of drinking is not to have fun, but to get drunk.</p>
<p>If this is not proof that <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/Home/Minor-In-Possession">Minor in Possession classes</a> are needed on campus I do not know what is. There are other ways to have an active social life that do not involve alcohol.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/College-Freshmen-Need-MIP-Classes.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/College-Freshmen-Need-MIP-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=4c9afed5-26f0-403d-b2c9-4ce0e6fad933Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:01:00 -0800Binge Drinkingcollege drinkingMinor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classunderage drinkingmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=4c9afed5-26f0-403d-b2c9-4ce0e6fad9330http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=4c9afed5-26f0-403d-b2c9-4ce0e6fad933http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/College-Freshmen-Need-MIP-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=4c9afed5-26f0-403d-b2c9-4ce0e6fad933Minor in Possession Classes Could Save Prom<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9d/Pre_Prom_Photo.jpg/320px-Pre_Prom_Photo.jpg" alt="" align="right" />Prom can be one of the most special and memorable events in a high school student&rsquo;s life. For those who choose to use drugs or alcohol, it can also be a dangerous time.</p>
<p>I would be lying if I told you that drugs and alcohol did not play a role in my prom experience. However, as a recovering drug addict and alcoholic I seek to keep others from making the same mistake I did.</p>
<p>As a counselor for both in-class and online minor in possession (MIP) classes I often discuss the role of alcohol and drugs at prom with my students. The number of students who try to chemically alter their prom experience may surprise you.</p>
<p>As a parent I often discuss this topic with other parents. The majority seem to think that virtually all teens are trying to get drunk or high at prom. From my experience as a student and a counselor for alcohol classes I can tell you this most certainly is not the case.</p>
<p>This article will look at the role played by alcohol and other drugs at prom from my own personal experience and cite statistics from students in my recent MIP classes.</p>
<p><strong>My Experience</strong></p>
<p>I was lucky enough to go to three proms &ndash; twice as a high school student and once in college with my high school girlfriend. Of the three proms I attended I only was intoxicated at my senior prom. I was certainly in the minority. I knew of only a handful of students who has smoked pot before getting to prom and nobody spiked the punch or brought booze with them.</p>
<p>Of course the <strong>after-prom parties</strong> were a completely different story. This is where the alcohol and pot are used and abused. This was the problem area 30 years ago and continues to be problematic today.</p>
<p><strong>Student Statistics</strong></p>
<p>In each of my alcohol awareness classes I make each of my students fill out a questionnaire regarding their drinking and drug use habits. These are submitted to me anonymously and we often have a spirited conversation regarding substance use at prom.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that almost every student is in my class has been involved in alcohol or drug-related offense. The data was collected from students over the past two years.</p>
<p>Before I reveal my findings think about your perceptions to the following questions. What percent use alcohol? What percent use drugs? How many go to after=prom parties? How many drink or use drugs at these parties?</p>
<p>My study showed that only 21% went to the dance after drinking alcohol and 17% used marijuana before attending the dance. Only 6% carried marijuana on them to the dance and 9% brought booze to the prom.</p>
<p>The after-prom is a different story. My study found that 84% consumed alcohol at an after-prom party, while 37% smoked marijuana or ate pot brownies. It is interesting that 100% said they had friends who got &ldquo;totally intoxicated&rdquo; at an after-prom party and 84% said they saw people using marijuana.</p>
<p>Do you see where the problem lies? The prom is not the problem, it is what happens after prom. School administrators need to work closely with the student council and the PTA to help coordinate safe after-prom parties.</p>
<p>Alcohol and marijuana are both illegal and dangerous for teens. If you or someone you care about has a drug or alcohol problem, I urge you to seek help immediately. If you prefer to maintain anonymity there are <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/Home/Minor-In-Possession">online minor in possession classes</a> and <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/Home/Alcohol-Awareness">online drug classes</a> too.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Minor-in-Possession-Classes-Could-Save-Prom.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Minor-in-Possession-Classes-Could-Save-Prom.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=ba3f4add-b7e4-4b95-9408-74b39ef26b1aFri, 27 Jul 2012 16:58:00 -0800Minor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classunderage drinkingmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=ba3f4add-b7e4-4b95-9408-74b39ef26b1a1http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=ba3f4add-b7e4-4b95-9408-74b39ef26b1ahttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Minor-in-Possession-Classes-Could-Save-Prom.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=ba3f4add-b7e4-4b95-9408-74b39ef26b1aMIP Classes Could Help Depressed Teens<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/Italian_teenagers_Venice_2007.jpg/320px-Italian_teenagers_Venice_2007.jpg" alt="" align="right" />Study after study has shown that teens suffering from depression and other mental disorders are much more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. They are much more likely to begin using them and becoming addicted to them in the future.</p>
<p>Teens that get treatment for their major depressive disorder (MDD) before they begin abusing drugs are less likely to start. Early treatment and drug education are the best prevention methods. This as reported in <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dailyrx.com/news-article/drug-abuse-less-likely-occur-adolescents-if-they-get-effective-treatment-depression-ear">dailyrx.com</a>.</p>
<p>Recent research has shown that alcohol use disorders are very prevalent during that particular age period and there&rsquo;s a need for a lot of prevention and education for college students to avoid getting into heavy drinking and then the beginnings of an alcohol disorder.</p>
<p>Results also suggested that if adolescents were involved with drugs or alcohol before getting treatment for depression they were more likely to return to drugs and alcohol after treatment. The recidivism rate was almost 95%</p>
<p>Another interesting find of the study was that when the teenagers got over the depression, about half of them stayed well for the whole five-year period, but almost half of them had a second episode of depression. And they found out that, for those who had both alcohol disorder and another depression, the alcohol disorder almost always came first.</p>
<p>Once again I espouse that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of later trouble. <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/Home/Minor-In-Possession">Let&rsquo;s make MIP classes mandatory</a> and help make sure our teens survive into adulthood addiction-free.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/MIP-Classes-Could-Help-Depressed-Teens.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/MIP-Classes-Could-Help-Depressed-Teens.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=c9ed5ae0-48d9-4f9e-9aea-3419edee6ee2Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:52:00 -0800drug educationMinor In Possessionminor in possession classteen drug usemikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=c9ed5ae0-48d9-4f9e-9aea-3419edee6ee249http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=c9ed5ae0-48d9-4f9e-9aea-3419edee6ee2http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/MIP-Classes-Could-Help-Depressed-Teens.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=c9ed5ae0-48d9-4f9e-9aea-3419edee6ee2WHO Knows Need For Alcohol Awareness Classes<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Flag_of_WHO.svg/320px-Flag_of_WHO.svg.png" alt="" align="right" />The World Health Organization (WHO) works toward helping prevent and cure all forms of disease on the planet. In its most recent report released in 2011, the world&rsquo;s leading body has announced it is tacking the global problem of alcohol and the problems its consumption causes the Earth and its inhabitants.</p>
<p>The official public health objective on alcohol of WHO is to reduce the health burden caused by the harmful use of alcohol and, thereby, to save lives, reduce disease and prevent injuries.</p>
<p>There is no denying that alcohol is both hazardous and harmful. Alcohol is a major global contributing factor to death, disease and injury: to the drinker through health impacts, such as alcohol dependence, liver cirrhosis, cancers and injuries; and to others through the dangerous actions of intoxicated people, such as drink&ndash; driving and violence or through the impact of drinking on fetus and child development.</p>
<p>Alcohol is a major cause in approximately 2.5 million deaths each year.</p>
<p>Alcohol consumption is the world&rsquo;s third largest risk factor for disease and disability. In middle-income countries, it is the greatest risk.</p>
<p><strong>4% of All Deaths on Planet Due to Alcohol</strong></p>
<p>The WHO report stated that alcohol is also a causal factor in 60 types of diseases and injuries and a component cause in 200 others. It is estimated that 4% of all deaths worldwide are attributed to alcohol, greater than deaths caused by HIV/AIDS, violence or tuberculosis.</p>
<p>If all of the above didn&rsquo;t frighten off those considering the consumption of alcohol, add on that it is also associated with many serious social issues, including violence, child neglect and abuse, and absenteeism in the workplace.</p>
<p>Why then to people to continue to drink? <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/Home/Minor-In-Possession">Would being educated about alcohol deter you when you were a teen?</a> Will they deter you now?</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/WHO-Knows-Need-For-Alcohol-Awareness-Classes.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/WHO-Knows-Need-For-Alcohol-Awareness-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=52e09050-5ecb-47a7-bfa7-1268569dfbf8Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:33:00 -0800International Alcohol Awareness ClassMinor In Possessionminor in possession classmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=52e09050-5ecb-47a7-bfa7-1268569dfbf819http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=52e09050-5ecb-47a7-bfa7-1268569dfbf8http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/WHO-Knows-Need-For-Alcohol-Awareness-Classes.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=52e09050-5ecb-47a7-bfa7-1268569dfbf8Parents Need Massachusetts Alcohol Class<p>Why do parents think it is all right to furnish underage adolescents with alcohol? Not a week goes by where I don&rsquo;t hear some story about parents providing alcohol to minors at parties.</p>
<p>As a counselor for both in-class and online alcohol classes I often discuss this subject with my students. Not surprisingly, a large number of students in my <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/Home/Minor-In-Possession">minor in possession (MIP) classes</a> regularly receive alcohol from their parents and those of their friends.</p>
<p>A party that involved members of Falmouth&nbsp;High School's championship baseball and boys lacrosse teams has led to <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/Alcohol-Awareness-Classes/Massachusetts">charges against a Massachusetts couple for furnishing a place for minors to consume alcohol</a>. This according to <a href="http://www.pressherald.com/news/Falmouth-championship-party-ends-with-arrests.html" rel="nofollow">www.pressherald.com</a>.</p>
<p>When police arrived on the scene they found a large party with 75 to 100 high school students and 35 to 40 cars. Of course the owner of the home met officers outside and lied claiming there were no drugs or alcohol inside the home. Without a warrant or probably cause, police took him at his word.</p>
<p>An hour later, officers pulled over a car for an expired registration. The driver was sober but some of the car&rsquo;s occupants said they had been drinking at the party the same officers had just been to.</p>
<p>Officers returned to the home and with probable cause found students had been drinking and smoking marijuana.</p>
<p>Several ran or climbed into cars and tried to leave. Two other teenagers were charged with possession of alcohol and another with possession of marijuana.</p>
<p>There was also vomit on some of the cars parked there, indicating that perhaps drinking was taking place. Police found one student passed out on a neighbor&rsquo;s lawn.</p>
<p>Now the parents are in jail and a celebration for two state athletic championships ended in a sad way. These parents need a Massachusetts&nbsp;alcohol class. They need a parenting class and they need to take responsibility and be parents.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Parents-Need-Massachusetts-Alcohol-Class.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Parents-Need-Massachusetts-Alcohol-Class.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=fe000acc-e3c7-4697-895b-87a8da97ac5cFri, 06 Jul 2012 07:03:00 -0800Minor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classparent alcohol awareness classmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=fe000acc-e3c7-4697-895b-87a8da97ac5c0http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=fe000acc-e3c7-4697-895b-87a8da97ac5chttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Parents-Need-Massachusetts-Alcohol-Class.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=fe000acc-e3c7-4697-895b-87a8da97ac5cMinnesota Minor in Possession Class Could Have Saved Prevented Breathalyzer<p>I am all in favor of high school graduation being a sober experience for everyone (that includes you too parents)! But should all grads be forced to take a breathalyzer before being allowed to walk up on stage?</p>
<p>I certainly hope not. But that is exactly what happened at one Minnesota high school according to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.theblaze.com/stories/minn-high-school-requires-entire-senior-class-to-take-breathalyzer-before-graduating/">theblaze.com</a>.</p>
<p>Administrators at St Charles High School got the brilliant idea that they would administer breathalyzer tests to all graduates before going on stage to receive their diploma.</p>
<p>Of course some parents are irate and threatening to sue the school. How dumb a response is that? Yes, the administrators made a poor decision, but the &ldquo;first-response&rdquo; of a threat to sue is another terrible sign for our children.</p>
<p>I understand parents are angry and I might be too. But suing over it is not the answer. What could have driven administrators to impose the breathalyzer?</p>
<p>Faculty said they had smelled alcohol on some of the students. Superintendent Mark Roubinek says teachers told the principal they observed unusual behavior by a group of 20 or more students and that administration feared several of those students would be driving after rehearsal was over. Sounds a little like BS to me.</p>
<p>Students were told they would not be able to participate in the commencement ceremony if they refused to take a breathalyzer. Students were not read their rights.</p>
<p>School policy states when kids appear intoxicated on school property, the police are called. But Roubinek decided to &ldquo;move on to the next stage&rdquo; &ndash; testing the entire graduating class.</p>
<p>Students admitted that there was a party held the previous night in which alcohol was present and the school&rsquo;s suspicions were confirmed after a number of students tested positive for alcohol.</p>
<p>More than 10 students tested positive for alcohol and were punished.</p>
<p>What do you think of this situation? I think the school should have implemented a <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/MIP-Classes/Minnesota">Minnesota MIP class</a> and done their best to advise students not to drink before graduation.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Minnesota-Minor-in-Possession-Class-Could-Have-Saved-Prevented-Breathalyzer.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Minnesota-Minor-in-Possession-Class-Could-Have-Saved-Prevented-Breathalyzer.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=21574ea1-f55e-4014-9245-08dfcd3b2369Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:25:00 -0800Minor In Possessionminor in possession classbreathalyzermikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=21574ea1-f55e-4014-9245-08dfcd3b23691http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=21574ea1-f55e-4014-9245-08dfcd3b2369http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Minnesota-Minor-in-Possession-Class-Could-Have-Saved-Prevented-Breathalyzer.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=21574ea1-f55e-4014-9245-08dfcd3b23698 Hour MIP Class Could Save From Having to Dole Out Tough Love<p>One of the most difficult things for most parents is to practice tough love. No parent wants to practice this emotionally-draining act, but sometimes it is the only option for a child addicted to drugs or alcohol.</p>
<p>Current research has shown that 10% of teens are binge drinkers. This as reported by <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-23/majority-of-teens-not-binge-drinking/4028034?section=wa">abbc.net.au</a>. Some of the graphic photos and stories of their alcohol abuse are both revolting and terrifying.</p>
<p>Is “tough love” the answer? One Australian expert thinks tough love is the answer, but also that we should work more toward positive reinforcement and celebration of those who choose to abstain rather than placing all of the focus on punishing those who use.</p>
<p>I certainly agree that mothers and fathers have a responsibility to be a parent first and a friend second! If the child is using and abusing alcohol, tough love is needed.</p>
<p>The Aussie expert, PaulDillon believes 'tough love' to be the only parenting style that is an effective tool in the education of young people about drugs and alcohol.</p>
<p>In his study, he found that 'tough love' given to a child can yield a significant reduction in the likelihood of the child drinking excessively at 16.</p>
<p>For many young people, particularly girls, sweet 16 can herald the start of peer pressure to partake in drinking, smoking and sex. A continued positive message from parents as well as modeling good behavior is essential in keeping teens clean and sober.</p>
<p>I advise parents to take <a href="http://onlinealcoholclass.com/MinorinPossession/8-Hour-Level-1-Class">an 8 hour MIP class</a> with their teens. These alcohol classes help keep parents and children on the same page and can be used a reference throughout the teenage years.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/8-Hour-MIP-Class-Could-Save-From-Having-to-Dole-Out-Tough-Love.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/8-Hour-MIP-Class-Could-Save-From-Having-to-Dole-Out-Tough-Love.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=7b577b1c-cb53-4675-9001-42ec9d41545cThu, 14 Jun 2012 10:03:00 -08008 Hour Minor in Possession Classminor in possession classMIP classunderage drinkingmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=7b577b1c-cb53-4675-9001-42ec9d41545c0http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=7b577b1c-cb53-4675-9001-42ec9d41545chttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/8-Hour-MIP-Class-Could-Save-From-Having-to-Dole-Out-Tough-Love.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=7b577b1c-cb53-4675-9001-42ec9d41545cAlcohol Class is Needed for Anyone Guzzling Hand Sanitizer<p><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6c/Handsprit.jpg/191px-Handsprit.jpg" alt="" align="right" />It is crazy the lengths kids go to get high these days. From choking games to snorting bath salts adolescents are going to great lengths to catch a buzz.</p>
<p>In the latest trend being used by teenagers, hand sanitizer apparently isn&rsquo;t just for sanitizing hands.</p>
<p>Get this: several <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/MIP-Classes/California">California teenagers have recently been hospitalized with alcohol poisoning</a> after drinking hand sanitizer. This according to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/24/11370274-dangerous-trend-teens-guzzling-hand-sanitizer">MSNBC</a>.</p>
<p>The latest intoxication-inducing fad comes on the heels of other alternative methods kids are using to get high. Innocent Gummi Bears are soaked in alcohol, incense is smoked as marijuana, and cough syrup can be chugged to get high from its main ingredient, dextromethorphan, or DXM.</p>
<p><strong>A Potent Drink</strong></p>
<p>A typical bottle of the sanitizer is 60 to 70 percent ethyl alcohol, or 120 to 140 proof. By comparison, a bottle of vodka is usually about 80 proof.</p>
<p>What these methods have in common is that they may go unnoticed by parents who still consider roach clips and needles the only evidence of drug use.</p>
<p><strong>YouTube Fueling Dangerous Behavior</strong></p>
<p>Drinking hand sanitizer is not unique to California as cases have been reported throughout the country. A YouTube search for &ldquo;drinking hand sanitizer&rdquo; produces dozens of videos showing kids chugging the stuff.</p>
<p>High school students have been filmed trying to get a buzz while in class. Younger parochial school students in their uniforms are shown at recess squirting the substance into their mouths.</p>
<p>This is yet another disturbing trend. From prescription medication abuse to drinking and smoking all kinds of ordinary products, kids are going to great lengths to get high. We need to mandate drug classes in middle school. All students should take at least 24 hours of drug classes each year!</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Alcohol-Class-is-Needed-for-Anyone-Guzzling-Hand-Sanitizer.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Alcohol-Class-is-Needed-for-Anyone-Guzzling-Hand-Sanitizer.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=bbd34a7d-edae-4dd6-89be-08ed845d3023Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:26:00 -0800Minor In Possessionminor in possession classMIP classunderage drinkingmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=bbd34a7d-edae-4dd6-89be-08ed845d3023394http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=bbd34a7d-edae-4dd6-89be-08ed845d3023http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Alcohol-Class-is-Needed-for-Anyone-Guzzling-Hand-Sanitizer.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=bbd34a7d-edae-4dd6-89be-08ed845d3023Wildcat Needs Arizona MIP Class<p>As a recovering alcoholic and college student I completely understand how you can do a lot of stupid things when you are in college. While I can&rsquo;t speak for the girls, I know the boys do plenty of stupid things. Drinking and driving is one of the common stupid activities college boys participate in.</p>
<p>Such is the case with former Arizona Wildcats guard Josiah Turner. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI by campus police back in May. This was reported in&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://azstarnet.com/sports/basketball/college/wildcats/arizona-wildcats-basketball-turner-arrested-on-suspicion-of-dui/article_77d8cf56-9228-11e1-82f6-0019bb2963f4.html">azstarnet.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>History of Troubled First Year</strong></p>
<p>It was not the first run-ins with difficulty for the talented 19-year-old. With all of his troubles at UA, Turner will transfer. He was suspended twice during last season for unspecified violations of team rules.</p>
<p>Turner was first suspended for the Wildcats' Dec. 7 game at Florida, and also suspended on March 7 for the Pac-12 tournament. His second suspension was termed indefinite, and coach Sean Miller said after the Pac-12 Tournament that it would also include UA&rsquo;s appearance in the NIT.</p>
<p>The most highly touted of UA&rsquo;s four freshman, Turner struggled on and off the court all season. Turner, who averaged 6.8 points and 2.4 assists, also was taken out of the starting lineup once for showing up late to a pregame shoot-around.</p>
<p>Hopefully this DUI incident will serve as a wake-up call for Turner. If he takes a series of <a href="http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/MIP-Classes/Arizona">Arizona minor in possession classes</a> and focuses on staying sober, perhaps he will still be able to fulfill the God-given talent he has been blessed with.</p>http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Wildcat-Needs-Arizona-MIP-Class.aspx
mike@bluemountaineducation.comhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Wildcat-Needs-Arizona-MIP-Class.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=b4f6f185-f583-4a65-963c-cc4bd2580450Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:34:00 -0800Minor In Possessionminor in possession classmikehttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/pingback.axdhttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post.aspx?id=b4f6f185-f583-4a65-963c-cc4bd25804500http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/trackback.axd?id=b4f6f185-f583-4a65-963c-cc4bd2580450http://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/post/Wildcat-Needs-Arizona-MIP-Class.aspx#commenthttp://blog.onlinealcoholclass.com/syndication.axd?post=b4f6f185-f583-4a65-963c-cc4bd2580450